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The Columns
March 2011
Events
of Interest
5-6Men’s Member-Member
8 Mardi Gras Culinary Theme Night
11 CWGA Opening Scramble
13 Daylight Saving Time begins
MARCH 15The Program Workshop (formerly CPA), “Focus on Running” with Dr. Saul
16
Ladies’ Luncheon Series, author Melinda Kaitcer
17St. Patrick’s Day
18
Kids’ Pizza Night, Tennis Center
20
First Day of Spring
20
Mixed Foursome
24
Young Member Social
25
Men’s Spring Guest Day
25
Happy Hour Social
26Spring Golf Expo
29
“Mommy & Me” Day, Discovery Toys
30
LAGA Event
1
April Fool’s Day
1
“Mommy & Me” Day, APRIL
Discovery Toys
7-8
CWGA President’s Tournament
7
Crawfish Boil
10
Mixed Foursome
14-15 Bredemus Cup
19The Program Workshop (formerly CPA), Topic TBD with Brad Davis
19
Course Closed
20
CWGA Guest Day
20
Ladies’ Luncheon Series, “The Best Accessories for 2011!” with Becky Mingle
22
Good Friday
23
Easter Egg Hunt
24
Easter Brunch
26
Course Closed
27-29 CWGA 3-DAY Stroke Play
29
Young Member Social
29-30 Men’s Member-Member
1
MAY
Men’s Member-Member
3
Course Closed
5
Cinco de Mayo
5-6 CWGA Member-Member
8
Mother’s Day
16-22 Crowne Plaza Invitational
at Colonial
23 Course Open
24-27 Course Closed
30
Memorial Day, Pool Opens
31
Course Closed
C ELEBRATING A 75 Y EAR L EGACY
of Colonial Country Club
Easter Egg Hunt
Mark your calendar for
Saturday, April 23 for this Colonial tradition!
The Easter Bunny will be here with plenty of eggs,
candy and activities for our littlest members!
Saturday, April 23
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Easter Egg Hunts will be on the Front Lawn, weather permitting
5 & Under – 10:15 AM
6 -12 years old – 10:45 AM
Mardi Gras Culinary Theme Night
Tuesday, March 8
6:30-8:30 PM
$28.95++/person
(complimentary Hurricanes
and member sign bar)
We have had snow and ice. . .now enjoy a hurricane!
Beads, masks and fun for all in attendance.
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Around the Club
with Michael Lawrence, General Manager & COO
[email protected]
WOW! We are just getting back from our first 75th Anniversary
celebration and what an incredible evening! Our staff, along with Dr. Lee
Anderson and Mr. Ben Matheson, chairs of the Entertainment and Historical
Committees, respectively, worked very hard to make this a night to remember.
. . to make this event a “grand opening” of the Club, giving it a completely
different look from what our members see every day. If the celebrations
in the year ahead are anything like what we have seen, we are all in for an
extraordinary year.
As I mentioned in last month’s article, in addition to celebrating our 75th
Anniversary, we are also recognizing your staff that works diligently each day
to ensure every experience you have at Colonial is a memorable one. We want
not only our members to celebrate this landmark occasion, but our staff as well.
One way is by having each staff member wear a special 75th Anniversary lapel
pin. Another is with our Colonial Commitment card. Clubhouse Manager
Markus Rentzing, along with Director of Restaurants Frank Scarpello and
Director of Human Resources Celeste Cathey, worked together to narrow
down 9 different “chapters” which target various areas our staff members focus
on each day. These “chapters” are all in the first person and include:
Chapter 1: I am ready to do my job.
It’s important our staff have the right uniform, right equipment
and know the work that needs to be done outside of their daily
responsibilities. For those staff members that work in the restaurants,
that they know the menu updates.
Chapter 2: I make members comfortable by using their name.
We all know how important it is to be called by our name.
Chapter 3: I know how to do my job.
Knowing and delivering the Colonial product, our standards and steps
of service, learning to anticipate our members and guests needs and
always be aware.
Chapter 4: I belong to a team.
It’s important all our staff members know their individual roles, how
to deal with other staff members and have respect for each other, to
always be thinking on their feet and “pay it forward”
Chapter 5: I know how to work smarter.
This goes back to anticipating the needs of our members and guests,
to always be looking for things to improve and make better, and above
all else enforce safety and security.
Chapter 6: I know how to handle problems.
Our staff must always be ready for any question, refer things to their
supervisor, and know they have the empowerment and freedom to
make decisions. We have a saying “See it. Own it. Fix it.”
Chapter 7: I give candid feedback to management.
It is important every staff member knows they can be comfortable
with their manager and supervisor and know they can make decisions
on their own.
Chapter 8: I know how I’m doing.
Like Chapter 7, it is important our staff receive feedback and are
always looking for ways to improve.
Chapter 9: . . .”And a little bit more.”
This simple conclusion to the training is all about do something, no
matter how small, that was unexpected and a pleasant surprise.We
always say that memories (good or bad) are about the little things.
When we take care of the little things, the big things fall into place.
Bear with me for a minute while I give you a quick update on some other
exciting events happening throughout the Club. In late January, Rebecca
Slemmons was proud to celebrate the 3,000th visit to the Fitness Center by
Maureen Wood! This is the first time we have had 3,000 visits in one month.
We are sure this is not going to be the last time we will see this number in one
month. In addition, Rebecca and her staff are also recognizing the 75th visit
each month in honor of our anniversary.
We also continue to see a steady number of members enjoying our Terrace
Room and for the first time since the recession, we are not only meeting, but
we are exceeding our budget for our fine dining restaurant. As I have said
before, we have an incredible chef serving the best quality food . . .and offer
the best deal in town!
We are receiving great feedback to our online tee time reservation system.
Since we have taken this added feature live, we have seen an increase in visits
to the website - more than three times what we saw for the same time period
in 2010. This is very encouraging, not only to ensure we are communicating
effectively with the members, but also allowing our golf staff the opportunity
to have more one-on-one contact with those members and guests in the golf
shop.
Martha and I will long cherish the many friendships we have made at
Colonial and Fort Worth, and wish everyone well as we continue to move
forward.
Michael
Jeff Moten, President of The Board of Governors
Dear Fellow Members,
January 29, 2011 marked the 75th Anniversary
of our great club. During the last three-quarters of
a century, we have seen great prosperity and success
along with a few hard times, an occasional failure
and even a horrific flood. At each and every turn,
this membership has risen to the challenges before us for our collective love of
this place and the common good of our membership.
Today, our club is in a very enviable place. We are embarking on a regular
program to update and upgrade most every aspect of our club facility and
operations. We are the very fortunate beneficiaries of an annual PGA TOUR
event that helps to insure our ability to continue the process of upgrading
our club at minimal expense to our membership. I am pleased to welcome
Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts and InterContinental Hotels Group as our
continuing partner in this endeavor through 2015. This year also marks our
65th annual PGA Tour event, the longest running event at the same venue on
tour. We should all be very proud of our success with our golf tournament, not
just for what it does for Colonial Country Club, but more importantly, for the
tremendous charitable impact it has on our community.
Continued on page 4
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Around the Club
2010-2011
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Officers
President...................................Jeffrey A. Moten
Vice President........................ Chris W. Stenholm
Vice President........................... Wesley R. Turner
Secretary........................................ Rob Doby, III
Treasurer.................................. Logan Dickinson
Board Members
Dr. Lee S. Anderson
James M. Eagle
Melvin R. Haas, Jr.
Robert K. Hood
Richard E. Hopwood
Tim S. Kilpatrick
Scott Mahaffey
John McNey
Craig O. Nicholson
Michael R. Thomas, Jr.
Staff
General Manager & COO....... Michael Lawrence
Director of Catering...........................Julie Brauer
Director of HR.....................Celeste Cathey, SPHR
Director of Club Relations.........Rita Eatherly, CMP
Golf Course Superintendent.....Scott Ebers, CGCS
Golf Professional..........Dow Finsterwald Jr., PGA
Special Events Manager................ Alexis Groesch
Controller........................... Harry Leventhal, CPA
Executive Chef..........................Michael Morabito
Tournament Director............................ Peter Ripa
Director of Restaurants................. Frank Scarpello
Facilities Director................................... Bill Ward
Director of Tennis................ Matt Watson, USPTA
Fitness & Wellness Director..... Rebecca Slemmons
Editor Alexis Groesch
Main Telephone Number 817.927.4200
FAX Number 817.926.0118
Welcome...
Please join us in welcoming the following
New Members and their families to Colonial Country Club.
JANUARY 2011
Resident Jr.
Ryan Coiner (Katherine)
Financial Advisor-Investor / Coiner Enterprises Inc.
Kyla (4)
Social
Monte Dobson (Dr. Chris)
Reservoir Integration Exec. / XTO Energy
Kirsten (14); Ainsley (11)
Resident Jr.
Keith Fletcher (Elizabeth)
Associate Portfolio Mgr. / Oppenheimer & Co. Inc
Zoe (<1 yr.)
Resident
Barrett Havran
(Family transfer) Attorney / Ross Knight & Assoc. / Texas Bank
Resident
Sean McPadden (Carrie)
COO / Wellington Insurance Company
McCartie (2); Carrick (<1 yr.)
Resident Jr.
Keeton Monahan (Tyler)
Law Student / TWU School of Law
Social
Roger Nober (Jane)
Exec. VP / BNSF Railway
William (14); Benjamin (12); Andrew (8)
Social
Kerry Randel
Investor
Resident Junior
Travis Woolf
Professional Golfer
President of Board of Governors continued on page 3
In Memoriam
The Board of Governors, members, and staff of
Colonial Country Club
extend their sincerest sympathy to the family of:
Mrs. Frances Jean Markum
Earl E. “Vince” Vinson
As many of you are aware, our general manager Michael Lawrence will be leaving us. I want
acknowledge the great contribution Michael has made to our club and wish him and Martha all
the best in their new life beyond Colonial. Further, our clubhouse manager, Markus Rentzing,
has announced that he will also be leaving us to take a general manager position at a club in New
Jersey. Please join me in congratulating Markus on this important advancement of his career.
With this obvious void in leadership and management, I want to recognize the first class staff
we are so blessed to have at Colonial. I know with certainty that each and every staff member
will pull together to deliver the level of service and the exemplary membership experience from
which we all benefit.
On behalf of your Board of Governors, let me say how much we appreciate the feedback,
good and bad, we receive from the membership and our club staff. It is my sincere hope that with
your help, together we will make this great club even better.
Regards,
Jeff Moten
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Turf Talk
with Scott Ebers, CGCS, Golf Course Superintendent
[email protected]
March is generally the month when the “fever” hits many of us and
we head back out to the golf course. As the weather warms and the grass
greens up, I can count on fielding the same basic question, namely, when is
the Bermudagrass going to fill in? Since we have repeated the cold weather
pattern of last year (two nights with lows of 12 degrees and three days
without rising above freezing), and we experienced significant winter kill in
some areas last year, I am officially issuing a WINTER KILL WARNING
again this year (seems ominous when you capitalize it doesn’t it?).
I have reviewed in the past how Bermudagrass comes out of dormancy,
and it bears repeating every year, because it directly relates to many of our
not so popular, but oh so necessary, spring practices of traffic control with
ropes and signs. So…to review:
In early spring, the Bermudagrass greens up initially by using the
energy it has stored over the winter in the stems and rhizomes of the plant.
Like a hibernating bear, the grass lives off its stored energy reserves until
it can begin “eating” or photosynthesizing much later in the spring. As a
result, the plant is not really in full recovery mode and growing actively
until temperatures, especially nighttime temperatures, remain warm (often
late April). This is why a protracted frost/green-up cycle or a late freeze
can exhaust the plant’s carbohydrate reserves and set it back a week or
two. It is also why keeping traffic off emerging green grass in the spring
is, perhaps, more important than protecting it in the winter when it is
completely dormant. If the newly emerging Bermudagrass is beaten down
with traffic before it can get off its stored reserves and start “eating” again
in April, it will die. The only remedy then is to sod the area and often usher
in a cycle of sodding/repairing weak areas every spring. We have largely
avoided this cycle during my tenure here by protecting all our weak areas
from cart traffic, and without continuous cart paths for people to use, ropes
and signs are the only remedy.
This spring, we have to contend with the aforementioned repeat cold
snap. As in last year, I am almost certain we will see weaker Bermudagrass
emergence this spring, especially in areas like approaches, bunker edges,
collars, and any shady areas on the golf course. The most extreme turf
loss last year was in the areas (primarily No.7 and No.14 fairways) where
a different bio type of 419 Bermudagrass was used to resod the fairways
disturbed two years ago during our renovation. Two things worked against
these areas last year, the genetic predisposition of the biotype to more
winter kill and the “newness” of the areas in terms of maturity. We took
some significant remedial steps last growing season to help those areas
mature better. We contracted out the use of a deep tining machine which
fractured the soil at depth and topdressed/fertilized the areas more, so I am
somewhat hopeful even with a repeat of last year’s damaging cold, those
areas will come out stronger this spring, but they have experienced the
same winter killing temperatures as last year.
In early March, non overseeded tees are usually at their weakest stage
as they have been divoted up for five months without repair and they
often look like there is not much grass underneath (especially the par 3’s).
Again, this year may very well see some weaker tee emergence just like
last year, especially the shady tees, so we may do some select sodding. As
usual, March will be a busy month, and by the end of the month we will
be putting in long hours and madly preparing for spring member play and
the tournament. Dates to keep in mind: DryJect aerification and sand
injection on Monday, March 7. The DryJect machine injects sand four
inches into the profile, so we can actually modify the green’s profile over
time in a more desirable direction. When we cut into our profile now to
plug or do some repair, we always see white “holes” filled with newer sand,
the DryJect injection sites. This is a very impressive demonstration of how
much new sand is actually injected into the profile. This process does take
a bit more time, so we may be finishing up some holes on Tuesday, March
8. Regular aerification and topdress will, like always, follow on Monday,
March 14. Remember, these dates are predicated on good weather, and
if we miss a Monday or two because of rain, we will have to make it up
sometime during the week and do the best we can in play.
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In Full Swing
with Dow Finsterwald, Jr., PGA, Head Golf Professional
[email protected]
Now that the cool weather is behind us, and “March Madness “ is ahead
of us it is time to fire up the golf activities at Colonial Country Club. With
the arrival of new merchandise, the start of golf activities and clinics, and the
introduction of new equipment from most every club manufacture, there is no
reason not to be excited for the start of this year’s golf season.
This month boasts the arrival of most of the new spring and summer
apparel. Alicia and I were very busy last fall and at the PGA show in January
selecting what we think will be the right items for everyone in your family. I
always thought of March and April as the two very best months to update
your wardrobe for the upcoming months. I know you will see a steady appetite
of technical fabrics from all the top men and ladies’ vendors. Never forget
you receive 20% off on all goods in the pro shop, an added perk other clubs
in the area do not offer. And if you have seen an item at another club or off
course retailer, rest assure we will special order that item and still give you
your discount.
We get the month started with the Men’s Member-Member on March
5-6. The format is still being discussed but we are leaning towards a four ball
competition on one day and a scramble on the other. On Saturday, March
26 we will have the Spring Golf and Fitness Expo. This event will feature
contests for everyone (adults and children), 2011 club demo’s from Taylor
Made, Mizuno, Ping, and Titleist, Nike (and possibly more), and the best
instructors and trainers to make sure you get your golf season off on the correct
foot. This event will be a ball with Rebecca Slemmons, along with Program
faculty members Randall Hunt and Robert Clark to help you with your fitness
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regimen, and the golf staff to help with your technique. There will be food,
beverages, and contests. Bring the whole family! I will look forward to seeing
each of you there. Watch for more updated information around the club and
through email.
The ladies get started with their golf clinic March 8-10. The clinic will
start at 1:00 PM each day and there is no charge for students. Alicia, Dow, and
one of the assistants will man one of three stations that feature, short game,
full swing, and putting. At the end of the clinic, I will take the students out on
the course to cover basic rules and course management. Ending out the month
will be the Men’s Spring Guest Day on the Friday, March 25. Questions
regarding all of the aforementioned events may be answered by calling the golf
shop. We will try to provide you all the upcoming events using the NetCaddy
online tee time system. This application will not only keep you apprised of the
upcoming events, as well as reminders of your current tee times, but will allow
you to keep up with all other events at the club.
I will kick off my free junior clinics on Wednesday afternoons
starting at 4:30 PM. The prerequisite is your child must have a strong
desire to learn the game of golf. If you have any questions please
contact me in the golf shop.
Chris Kohler, Cody Armstrong, Matthew Blake, Alicia Singer,
Tim Kilpatrick (Golf Committee Chairman) and I are as excited as ever
about the upcoming 2011 golf season. Come out and see us and let’s
kick it off with a lesson or a round of golf with anyone of us.
Ladies on the Links
with Melinda Bronstad
As I write this article (February 4) there are five inches of snow
on the ground and the snow is still falling. My guess is that everyone
is ready for some golf!
I will give the dates of upcoming events from now through
April. There are still a few tournament dates not yet confirmed as
of this writing.
First, we have the CWGA Three Day Clinic. The dates are
March 8-10. It will be from 1:00-2:00 PM and there will be no
charge for C.W.G.A. members. Everyone will benefit from this
opportunity to work on every aspect of your game from Tee to
Green with the help of our great teaching staff. There is a sign-up
sheet in the locker room...so get your name on it soon!
Every year we have the CWGA Opening Day Scramble on
March 11 at 10:00 AM shotgun. This is a nine-hole get-together
that is a lot of fun for all skills levels. Each group will be paired with
an A,B,C,and D player. This gives everyone the opportunity to play
with people they might not get to play with in other events. This
is a great way to start out the golf season by meeting new people
in the CWGA if you are new to the club. After the scramble, there
will be lunch and a General Meeting. CWGA members will also
receive their Yearbook and Golf Calendar. Sign up and join us for a
fun beginning to the new year!
Playdays are currently underway for those of you who like cold
weather golf. The Friday sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board.
If you can’t get down there to sign up...just call the Ladies’ Locker
Room Attendant, Rose Howard, and she will be happy to help.
Remember to record your Honor Ringers. The new poster already
has some low numbers on it.
Upcoming in April:
President’s Tournament: April 7-8
3-Day Stroke: April 27-29
Come check out all the great new golf attire Alicia has picked
out for us. Alicia does a wonderful job selecting the latest styles we
all look forward to purchasing.
Remember, if you have anything golf related you would like
me to mention, please give me a call.
Until next month.....I will see ya’ll when it’s warm!
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Food for Thought
NEWS FROM THE TERRACE ROOM…
DO YOU HAVE A MARCH BIRTHDAY?
Remember, we offer complimentary nursery service in our regular
on-site nursery, for children ages 6 months through 7 years, for any
member dining in the Terrace Room Thursday, Friday or Saturday
evenings.
THE QUIET ALTERNATIVE
Make plans to enjoy our “We-Serve-You” Breakfast Buffet every
Sunday in the Terrace Room from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Reservations
not required.
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Celebrate your birthday with us
on Thursday, Friday or Saturday
Night in the Terrace Room and
receive a complimentary entrée with
the purchase of another entrée of
equal or greater value. Please call the
Front Desk at 817-927-4200 to make
your reservations. Offer limited to member and member’s spouse.
FAIRWAY LOUNGE APPETIZER MENU…
Tuesday – Saturday / 5:00-8:00 PM
Come see what everyone is talking about. This menu is also available
on our 18th Deck venue.
LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR…
Fridays and Saturdays – Fairway Lounge
10:00 PM-1:00 AM - Half-price well liquor, wine and beer
Also, don’t forget our Regular Happy Hour in the Fairway Lounge,
Tuesday-Friday, 4:30-6:30 PM
HAPPY HOUR SOCIAL
Friday, March 25
5:30-7:00 PM
Leonard Room Balcony
Enjoy a beautiful spring day and
the best view of a Fort Worth sunset
with fellow members and friends.
Entertainment provided by fellow members
Gary Linville, Rob Hood and
Alan Feldman.
Complimentary light hors d’oeuvres and one (1) beverage/
member. Member sign bar with Happy Hour prices
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In The Beginning
Costs in 1950’s:
Cost of House
in 1950: $8,450
in 1959: $12,400
Average annual income in
1950: $3,210
1959: $5,010
Gallon of gas in 1950: $.18
in 1959: $.25
Cost of a New Car in
1950: $1,510
1959: $2,200
Mayors of Fort Worth:
1947-1951: F. Edgar Deen
1951-1953: J.R. Edwards
1953-1955: F. Edgar Deen
1955-1957: F.E. “Jack” Garrison
1957-1961: Thomas A. McCann
Governors of Texas:
1949-1957: Allan Shivers,
Democrat
1957-1963: Price Daniel,
Democrat
TCU Horned Frogs in 1950:
Football 5-5
April 15, 1953 is an important day in Colonial’s history.
Following a Board of Governors meeting, which ended at 10:15
PM, many Board members found themselves back at the Club as
they watched in disbelief as the infamous clubhouse burned
down. This was the second fire in a 10-year period, but
the first to bring it to its knees. Total damages to the
Clubhouse totaled an estimated $300,000, almost a complete
loss. Despite the loss, Mr. Leonard was still able to make
sure food service continued by having meals for Colonial
members prepared at his Leonard Bros. department store and
trucked over to the club. In addition, the club’s popular
Sunday Brunch was served on the front lawn only two days
after the fire.
Despite the amount of destruction to the Clubhouse,
members were able to spend $10,000 for repairs and were able
to still host the 1953 Colonial NIT just five weeks later.
However, once the tournament was over, members were faced
with the reality that it would take more than ten times that
to completely rebuild a new clubhouse.
To contribute to the financing of rebuilding the new
clubhouse, the Board of Governors created a plan to sell
“$2,500 debenture bonds – not to exceed $500,000 worth –
bearing a 3% interest and designated Series X.” The Board’s
then President, Bill Laidlaw, began selling the bonds to
new members (not to exceed 100), as well as to existing
members for their children. To help spur on sales, the
club stipulated that any purchasers of the bonds would be
entitled to one Resident membership.
Within weeks, the Board approved the 100 new members and
in December of the same year, Laidlaw asked the Board for
the approval of 50 additional new members with the $2,500
debentures. Construction on the new clubhouse began in late
1954 and was dedicated in a formal service on October 7,
1955.
Moments in History – 1950’s
*First modern credit card was introduced
*First “Peanuts” cartoon strip
*First color TV was introduced
*Princess Elizabeth becomes Queen at
age 25
*DNA was discovered
*Segregation was ruled illegal
in U.S.
*Disneyland Opens
*Dr. Seuss publishes A Cat in the Hat
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be fun?
Our students think so!
Application Deadline for Grades 1-12: March 22
Testing for Grades 1-12: March 26
Call us at 817.302.3209
to arrange a personal tour.
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Mark Your Calendars
with Alexis Groesch, Special Events Manager
[email protected]
Last month, we celebrated the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit. It
is said to be a calmer year, as opposed to the year of the Tiger, which just
ended. As much as I am hoping for a calmer year, I think we all remember
how this Chinese new year started. . .with ice cover roads and temperatures
the lowest this area has seen in 15 years! This month, we look forward to
celebrating the start of spring with warmer weather and many fun holidays,
including Mardi Gras and getting the “luck of the Irish” with St. Patty’s
Day!
For those members who did not, or were not able to attend our
75th Anniversary Dinner celebration last month, you missed one heck of
an evening and incredible celebration of our club’s storied history. Upon
entry, our members were transported back in time to the 1930’s and were
gradually brought back to the 21st century. A big “Thank you” goes to
both Dr. Lee Anderson and Mr. Ben Matheson and their Entertainment
and Historical Preservation Committees for all their hard work to make
these events so memorable. We look forward to continuing our celebration
throughout the year!
Last month we got ice. . .this month, it’s hurricanes.
Celebrate Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday, March 8 at 6:30
PM at our Culinary Theme Night. With beads and
masks on arrival, enjoy an evening with fellow members
and friends with some great Cajun food and complimentary
hurricanes. And. . .back by very popular demand is Jay B and the Zydeco
Posse for our 3rd annual Crawfish Boil on Thursday, April 7 at 6:30 PM!
This event is always a sellout, so be sure to make your reservations early.
Grab your green and bring a friend to our St. Patty’s Day celebration
in the Fairway Lounge on Thursday, March 17 from 5:30-7:30 PM. We
will have green beer and a few specialty hors d’oeuvres.
Our Ladies’ Luncheon Series continues this month with a book
review by author (and fellow member) Melinda Kaitcer on Wednesday,
March 16 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Learn how Ms. Kaitcer’s became
an author and listen to an excerpt from her new book! Next month, on
Wednesday, April 20 we welcome Becky Mingle, who will share with us
tips on accessorizing for all occasions.
Whether you are a casual runner or someone who
participates regularly in races and marathons, be sure to
attend this month’s Program Workshop on Tuesday,
March 15 at 6:30 PM. Local Chiropractor Dr. Saul will
be here to “Focus on Running.” We continue our Program
workshop series next month on Tuesday, April 19 at 6:30 PM by welcoming
Brad Davis, Titleist Performance Academy certified trainer and Program
faculty member. Sign up to attend both of these workshops online at
www.colonialfw.com or by contacting Rebecca Slemmons in the Fitness
Center at 817.927.4261.
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Discovery Toys has been among the most recognized toy
companies among mothers for their safety and educational
qualities. This month, we are very excited to host “Mommy
and Me” days in the Nursery with a Discovery Toy
representative on Tuesday, March 29 and Friday, April 1.
Make plans to visit the Nursery and let your children play with the toys
throughout the week. You may order any toys you would like and they will
be delivered within a couple of weeks. Brochures will be available in the
Nursery throughout the month for your review prior to the events.
This month marks the start of spring. Mark your calendar for Friday,
March 25 and celebrate the start of warmer weather at our “Happy Hour
Social” from 5:30 – 7:00 PM with fellow members Gary Linville, Rob Hood
and Allen Feldman. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and a beautiful view of Fort
Worth and the best golf course in town in the Leonard Room Balcony.
Calendars will quickly fill, so be sure to mark yours with these exciting
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Our annual Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday,
April 23 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. We are making a
few updates to previous celebrations, so be sure to watch for
more information on Easter Egg Hunt times and activities.
Easter Brunch is Sunday, April 24 for $34.95++ for
adults and $17.95++ for children 4-12 years old. Children 3 and under
are complimentary.
We should always celebrate our mother’s yearround, but the day dedicated solely to them is Sunday,
May 8. Our annual Mother’s Day Brunch is right
around the corner and it’s never too early to make
your reservation. Visit us online at www.colonialfw.
com or stop by the Front Desk.
Before you know it, summer will be here and so will youth camps and
clinics throughout the Club. Watch for our annual Summer Activities
Brochure, available at our Easter Egg Hunt and at the Front Desk with
information on all the activities available for your child this summer.
Finally, as I have mentioned before, both the Entertainment
and Historical Preservation committees are hard at work creating
another memorable celebration of our 75th Anniversary at our
annual 4th of July celebration. Watch for more information and
make sure to attend the event.
Calm or not, this year is definitely filled with memories and celebrations!
As always, if you have any suggestions for things you would like to see
at the Club or events you would like to happen, please let anyone on the
Entertainment Committee or me know. I look forward to seeing you around
the Club and celebrating each day of 2011!
March 2011
SUNday
MoNday
Tuesday
HAPPY HOUR SOCIAL Wednesday
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5:30-7:00 PM
Pasta Night
Cork Room
For more information
see page 9.
Happy Hour, FWL
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Terrace Room Closed
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CLUB CLOSED
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Mardi Gras
Culinary
Theme Night
6:30-8:30 PM
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Day Light Saving
Time Begins
SUNDAY BRUNCH
Terrace Room
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Plantation Buffet
Cork Room
Pasta Night
Happy Hour, FWL
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Happy Hour, FWL
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Terrace Room Closed
Cork Room
CLUB CLOSED
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The Program Workshop,
“Focus on Running”
6:00 PM
Pasta Night
Cork Room
Happy Hour, FWL
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Terrace Room Closed
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Pasta Night
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Ladies’ Luncheon Series
with Melinda Kaitcer
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Plantation Buffet
Cork Room
Happy Hour, FWL
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Terrace Room Closed
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Cork Room
Plantation Buffet
Cork Room
SUNDAY BRUNCH
Terrace Room
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Happy Hour, FWL
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Happy Hour, FWL
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Terrace Room Closed
Terrace Room Closed
CLUB CLOSED
Golf Course Closed
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SUNDAY BRUNCH
Terrace Room
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Cork Room
Happy Hour, FWL
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Birthday Night
Terrace Room
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“Mommy & Me” Day”
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Nursery
CLUB CLOSED
Pasta Night
Cork Room
Happy Hour, FWL
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Terrace Room Closed
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GRILL NIGHT
Terrace Room Closed
1/2 Price
Wine By-The-Glass
Cork Room
Happy Hour, FWL
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Birthday Night Terrace Room
6:00-10:00 PM
Late Night Happy Hour
Fairway Lounge
10:00 PM-1:00 AM
Catfish Buffet
Cork Room
Happy Hour, FWL
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Birthday Night
Terrace Room
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GRILL NIGHT
Cork Room
Happy Hour, FWL
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Birthday Night
Terrace Room
6:00-9:00 PM
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Young Member Social
6:00-7:30 PM
GRILL NIGHT
Cork Room
Happy Hour, FWL
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Birthday Night
Terrace Room
6:00-9:00 PM
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Birthday Night
Terrace Room
6:00-10:00 PM
1/2 Price
Wine By-The-Glass
Cork Room
Late Night Happy Hour
Fairway Lounge
10:00 PM-1:00 AM
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Happy Hour, FWL
4:30 - 6:30 PM
GRILL NIGHT
Happy Hour, FWL
4:30 - 6:30 PM
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Catfish Buffet
Cork Room
1/2 Price
Wine By-The-Glass
Cork Room
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Plantation Buffet
Cork Room
Saturday
Cork Room
6:00-9:00 PM
First Day of Spring
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GRILL NIGHT
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Terrace Room Closed
Friday
6:00-9:00 PM
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SUNDAY BRUNCH
Terrace Room
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
2
Plantation Buffet
Cork Room
Friday, March 25
Thursday
Birthday Night Terrace Room
6:00-10:00 PM
Late Night Happy Hour
Fairway Lounge
10:00 PM-1:00 AM
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Birthday Night
Terrace Room
6:00-10:00 PM
1/2 Price
Wine By-The-Glass
Cork Room
Late Night Happy Hour
Fairway Lounge
10:00 PM-1:00 AM
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Catfish Buffet
Cork Room
1/2 Price
Wine By-The-Glass
Cork Room
Happy Hour, FWL
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Birthday Night Terrace Room
6:00-10:00 PM
Late Night Happy Hour
Fairway Lounge
10:00 PM-1:00 AM
Catfish Buffet
Cork Room
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1/2 Price
Wine By-The-Glass
Cork Room
Happy Hour Social
5:30 -7:00 PM
Happy Hour, FWL
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Birthday Night Terrace Room
6:00-10:00 PM
Late Night Happy Hour
Fairway Lounge
10:00 PM-1:00 AM
don’t miss
Birthday Night
Terrace Room
6:00-10:00 PM
1/2 Price
Wine By-The-Glass
Cork Room
Late Night Happy Hour
Fairway Lounge
10:00 PM-1:00 AM
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Birthday Night
Terrace Room
6:00-10:00 PM
1/2 Price
Wine By-The-Glass
Cork Room
Late Night Happy Hour
Fairway Lounge
10:00 PM-1:00 AM
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Cork Room
Happy Hour, FWL
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Birthday Night
Terrace Room
6:00-9:00 PM
March 29, 2011
“Mommy & Me” Day”
Nursery
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Restaurant Hours
Cork Room Hours
Mon.
Closed
Tues.-Fri. 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sat.-Sun. 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
19th Hole
Mon.
Closed
Tues.-Fri. 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sat.-Sun. 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Terrace Room
Mon.-Wed. Closed
Thurs.
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Fri.-Sat.
6:00 – 10:00 PM
Sun.
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
FAirway Lounge
Sun.-Mon.
Closed
Tues.-Thurs.
4:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Fri.
4:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Sat.
5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
18TH DECK
Sun.-Mon. Closed
Tues.-Thurs. 4:30 PM – Dusk
(weather permitting)
Fri.-Sat.
5:00 PM – Dusk
(weather permitting)
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Connections
with Rebecca Slemmons, Director of Fitness & Wellness
[email protected]
We celebrated a milestone at the fitness center in January… We welcomed our 3,000th
visit in one month on January 31st! Maureen Wood was the lucky visitor! She will receive a
new Dri Fit T-shirt, chair massage from Cathryn Abel and dinner for 2 in the Terrace Room…..
Congratulations Mo! A big “Thank you” goes out to all of our members who are utilizing the
fitness center. We have such high levels of energy, friendship and fitness (of course) every day,
making the fitness center a fun place to be at the club.
Personal Training is my focus for this month’s article. There are many myths abound about
this type of service that I’ll shed light on later in this issue, but first, let’s talk about how to choose
the trainer that is right for you.
1. Make sure your trainer is certified through a nationally accredited agency
Every trainer should hold a current certification from a nationally recognized agency. A
certification ensures the trainer you are talking to has been through a written and practical test
on all areas of personal training, including: exercise testing and prescription, medical conditions
and special populations. Colonial trainers hold certifications from the Cooper Institute, National
Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
(AFAA), American Council on Exercise (ACE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
2. Work experience and/or areas of specialization
Ask how many years of experience a personal trainer has working with clients, particularly
those with your goals or limitations. Does he/she have expertise in a certain area of fitness or prefer
to work with certain types of clients? For example - sports conditioning, pre-natal fitness or post-
Fitness Center Hours of Operation
Nursery Hours of Operation
Tuesday
6:00–7:00 AMVinyasa Yoga
8:30–9:15 AM
Body Fusion
9:15–10:00 AM
Zumba
10:00–11:00 AM
Gentle Yoga/Tai Chi Level 1
5:30–6:30 PM
Iyengar Yoga
Wednesday
6:00–7:00 AMTRX Dynamic Training 8:30–9:30 AM
Cardio Party
NEW
9:30–10:30 AM
*Smart Barre
10:30–11:30 AMTRX Dynamic Training
11:30–12:30 PM
Pilates
5:15–6:00 PM
Cardio Interval
What is TRX Suspension Training?
TRX Suspension Training is a new way to work out that utilizes bodyweight
to develop strength, balance, flexibility, mobility and core stability
simultaneously. The TRX is a performance training tool that leverages
gravity and the user’s own body weight to enable hundreds of exercises for
Thursday
6:00–7:00 AMVinyasa Yoga
8:30–9:15AM
Body Fusion
9:15–10:00 AM
Zumba
10:00–11:00 AM
Gentle Yoga/Tai Chi Level 2
5:30–6:30 PM
Flow Yoga
Friday
6:00–7:00 AMTRX Dynamic Training
8:30–9:30 AM
Cardio Party
9:30–10:30 AMStrike Zone TRX Dynamic Training Class Schedule:
Monday’s, Wednesday’s, Friday’s:
6:00 – 7:00 AM
Wednesday’s:
10:30 – 11:30 AM
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8:15 AM–9:00 PM
8:15 AM–11:00 PM
11:00 AM–8:00 PM
New Group Exercise Format
This training format offers benefits for people of all fitness levels (pro athletes to seniors)
because the user precisely controls the resistance by adjusting body position and body angle.
Achieve peak physical fitness with TRX Suspension Training!
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Monday
Tuesday–Thursday
Friday and Saturday
Sunday
Monday
6:00–7:00 AMTRX Dynamic Training
8:45–9:45 AM
*Smart Barre NEW
9:45–10:45 AMStrike Zone
Justin Zavala, Manager of Personal Training
[email protected]
*TRX Dynamic Training Classes Available for All Fitness Levels!
Cardio Fit Tennis
Thursdays 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Join the Tennis Professionals and Personal Training Manager Justin Zavala for an amazing 90
minute workout specifically designed to help your tennis game. The first 40 minutes will be
spent working on specific footwork and agility drills in addition to strength training specific to
tennis using the TRX system, as well as isometrics, plyometrics and medicine ball workouts. The next 40 minutes will be spent doing cardio tennis drills designed to improve your stamina
followed by 10 minutes of stretching to keep those muscles and tendons limber in order to
prevent injury. This program is one of a kind and guaranteed to improve your overall conditioning, and,
thus help your tennis game. This program will be on the indoor courts and is limited to 30
participants (all levels). Cost is $25 per session. Sign-up is on a weekly basis.
5:30 AM-12:00 PM
5:30 AM-8:00 PM
5:30 AM-7:00 PM
8:00 AM-6:00 PM
10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Fitness Center Phone Number
(817) 927.4235
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every fitness goal.
Monday
Tuesday – Thursday
Friday Saturday
Sunday
Saturday
9:00–10:15 AM
Yoga
Sunday
2:00 – 3:15 PMVinyasa Yoga Personal Training
•$35/hour •$25/ ½ hour •$240 (8 sessions monthly)
*2 person workout - $200/person for
1 month (8 sessions)
*Feel free to schedule a Training Session with
one of our excellent Personal Trainers!
Adam Benz
Hayley Garner
Janna Harris
Jeff Reader
Matt Unthank
Laura Wells
Justin Zavala
Net News
with Matt Watson, USPTA Director of Tennis
[email protected]
March means league seasons are here and USTA and Interclub are in
“full swing!” Courts will be relatively full on Tuesday and Friday mornings
so if you are thinking about coming down to play, please call the tennis
shop for availability. We are thrilled to have (9) USTA teams playing out of
Colonial this spring! That is up from (5) teams this same time last year. If
you are interested in playing please call the tennis shop for information on
how to get involved. We are so excited to have so many players involved in
the USTA program and wish all of you the best of luck this season. Thank
you also to those of you who are captains of our teams.
The annual Pro-Am event will be April 8-9. Please mark your
calendars for this fun event. We will be offering our usual divisions this
year: Women’s 3.0, Women’s 3.0-3.5, Men’s 3.0-3.5 and Men’s Open.
Sign up and play with area pro’s for an entire day on Saturday. Friday
evening will be the Pairings Party, and we will also be providing food and
drinks all day Saturday. Prizes for 1st place in each division.
Cardio Fit Tennis (All Levels)
Thursdays 12:00-1:30 PM
(Indoors) Limited to (30)
SPRING
DRILL
ADULT
LE
SCHEDU
Men’s Drill (2.5-3.5 NTRP)
Thursdays 6:00-7:30 PM
(Indoors) Limited to (12)
Open Drills
(3.0-4.5 Men & Women)
Saturdays 9:00-10:30 AM
(Indoors) Limited to (12)
As a reminder, please call
to sign up
for any of the drill groups
KiDS KoRNER
SPRING JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Hummingbirds (4-6 year olds)
Tue/Thur
4:00-4:45 PM
Hummingbirds (4-6 year olds)
Wed/Fri
4:00-4:45 PM
Sparrows
(7-9 yr olds)
Tue/Thur
5:00-6:00 PM
Cardinals
(10-13 yr olds-Beg.) Wed/Fri
5:00-6:30 PM
Hawks
(10-up Inter.)
6:30-8:00 PM
Tue/Thur.
As a reminder, there will be a $3 guest fee per lesson for nonmembers. Also, all classes will include an additional $6 lesson
court fee charge per junior for indoor court reservation.
The Mid-Cities schedule for March/April
March 5
April 2
March 12
April 9
March 19
April 16
March 26
April 23 April 30 Trophy Club
Southlake Tennis Center (QuickStart)
Walnut Creek
McCleland Tennis Center
Wagon Wheel
Lifetime Tennis Center
Richland Tennis Center
Colleyville Tennis Center
Las Colinas Country Club
Summer is just around the corner and that means camps! We
have a lot going on for our juniors this summer and hope you
will take advantage of these great programs to get your children
involved in some fun, healthy activities. Sports camps will begin
the week of June 7 and run Tuesday-Friday from 9:00 AM-2:30
PM. This year our Sports Camps will not only involve all the
fun activities we have included in the past (kickball, soccer, dodge
ball, basketball, swimming, etc.) but we will also be incorporating
Fitness and Golf this year with instruction/guidance provided by
our Fitness and Golf staff. Wednesdays and Fridays will include a
one hour session of age appropriate Fitness activities and Tuesday
and Thursdays will include golf instruction provided by our
professional golf staff. Sports Camps are $175/week for members
and $190/week for Sponsored guests and include lunch each day.
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Session 1:
Session 3:
Session 5:
Session 7:
June 7-10
June 21-24
July 12-15
July 26-29
Session 2:
Session 4:
Session 6:
Session 8:
June 14-17
July 5-8
July 19-22
August 2-5
June 28-July 1 and August 9-12 we will be offering
Tennis/Golf/Fitness camps running from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.
These camps will include instruction in each activity every day and
we will also be providing refreshments and snacks. This program
will be run by a staff professional from each department (Tennis,
Golf and Fitness).
Remember that tennis is the sport for a lifetime. See you on
the courts.
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COLONIAL CHARITIES
Local Charities Serve All Year with Tournament Support
The Crowne Plaza Invitational
at Colonial’s charity efforts
generated $6.1 million for
about 100 Tarrant County
charities. We are impacting
lives of those in need within our
community. We continue in
this newsletter to highlight the charities supported through your club’s
PGA TOUR event, which makes such a difference in our city. One of
those charities is the Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County, which
has been part of the Fort Worth community since 1888. Here is their Mission and a story of how they are positively
impacting our community.
Mission Services include:
Mission Statement
A local united Christian organization and ministry dedicated to
providing love, hope, respect, and a new beginning to the homeless.
• On-site health care through our Healing Shepherd Clinic
Stats Behind Services Provided
Every day, 570 to 675 people come to the Mission in need of food,
shelter, and new beginnings.
• Compassion for all (including persons with disabilities,
convicted felons and parolees, senior citizens, and single
fathers)
Annually providing…
•
232,825 hot, nourishing meals in our dining hall, and 9,135
sack lunches, totaling 241,960 meals
•
35,848 clean beds in our women’s facilities—the Family Center
for moms and children, and the Women’s Center/McFadden
Hall for single and senior women. That’s an average of 282 full
beds every night!
•
64,639 nights of safe shelter for homeless men at our men’s
facility, averaging 337 full beds every night.
•
1,664 inspiring chapel services to encourage our residents and
guests to trust God with their futures.
• Daily Chapel Services
• Community Meal and Assistance Programs
• Inter-Agency Collaboration and Referrals
• Food and Shelter for Homeless Men, Women, and Children
• Long-term Life Change Programs for Men and Women
• Spiritual Development Programs
• Children’s Enrichment Program
• Permanent Supportive Housing for Senior Women
To Get Involved
There isn’t room to list all of our volunteer stories here, but thank you,
everyone. You’ll never know, this side of heaven, how many lives you’ve
impacted!
Dr. Alan Davenport, co-chairman and co-director of The Healing Shepherd
Clinic, with his wife Mary Ellen, who are Union Gospel Mission volunteers.
Alan loves to pray with his homeless clients at the Healing Shepherd
Clinic. All our volunteer medical professionals provide excellent physical
and spiritual care.
CPIAC Tournament Chairman Chuck Scherer (right), Don
Shisler, President & CEO of Union Gospel Mission (center)
and Colonial Country Club President Jeff Moten (left)
at annual Colonial Charities Breakfast
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For volunteer information please contact:
Lanni Boyd 817-338-8402 [email protected]
Kelly Drury 817-332-2922 [email protected]
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A moment in History... 1964 - March 2011
After a tumultuous 1963 event, Colonial really hit its stride in 1964. Another stellar field arrived to take on Hogan’s Alley, and for the first
time ABC came along to televise the proceedings to the nation on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. 1963’s leading money winner Arnold Palmer
arrived with the ’64 Masters title in hand, while Jack Nicklaus, the ’63 PGA champion, had just claimed the Tournament of Champions trophy.
Defending champion Julius Boros, who was also reigning U.S. Open champion, was a clear favorite coming in. The
great Billy Casper, winner of the Vardon Trophy in ’63, had already won at Doral earlier in ’64.
Also in the field were 5-time champion Ben Hogan, Gene Littler, Gary Player, Dow Finsterwald, Doug Sanders,
Ken Venturi and the tournament’s first ever African-American, Pete Brown, who had won a tournament a few weeks
earlier to earn his invitation.
Nicklaus commented that week on the status of the Colonial event. “Colonial and Las Vegas (Tournament of
Champions) are probably pretty close together as the fifth best tournament,” he noted. “Colonial carries a lot more
prestige than any regular tour tournament. Actually it’s better than the British Open – but you know the prestige
angle isn’t the same.”
In the first round, Player captured the early lead with a fine 68. A Friday
morning rainstorm postponed the second round, forcing a 36-hole Saturday. Casper
fired 67-70 that day to grab a share of the lead with Tommy Jacobs. Player and Littler were both close behind.
Johnny Palmer, Colonial’s ’54 champion, shot a record-high 87, a mark that will likely never be broken.
In Sunday’s final round, the key moment occurred at the treacherous par 3 eighth hole. Littler was one shot
behind Casper, but missed the green badly. Casper knocked his approach to 12 feet and trickled in the putt for
birdie. From there, Casper coasted in with an even-par 70 that gave him the championship by four shots over
Jacobs and six shots over Littler. Hogan finished fourth.
ABC’s national television broadcast on Sunday pushed up the completion time a little, to 4 pm. That turned
out to be a good thing, as the skies opened up at 4:30 and began pouring rain. Casper went on to win two more
events in ’64, and in 1968 captured his second Colonial title.
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rehabilitation? If you have a medical condition or a past injury, a personal
trainer should design a session taking this into account.
3. Education
While a national certification is the primary professional credential you
should look for in a personal trainer, a college degree in exercise science or a
related field is a definite plus. This lets you know your personal trainer has a
solid educational foundation in exercise program design.
4. Talk to the trainer
Developing a personal, yet professional, relationship with your trainer is
very important. Trust your instincts. Ask yourself if you think you could get
along well with the trainer and whether you think the trainer is genuinely
interested in helping you. The personal trainer you select should motivate you
using positive, not negative, reinforcement. Your trainer should be someone
you like.
5. Rates
Personal training fees vary in each community but are well worth the
investment. Although you may meet with your trainer more frequently
at first, your financial investment should decrease as you become more
independent, knowledgeable and fit. Colonial currently has very reasonable
rates in the community.
6. Professional Liability Insurance and Business Policies
Many personal trainers operate as independent contractors and are not
employees of a fitness facility. Find out if the trainer you want to hire carries
professional liability insurance. All Colonial trainers are fully insured.
7. Is this trainer someone you can work with?
Some people like to exercise in the morning, some in the evening. Can
a personal trainer accommodate your schedule? What about the trainer’s
gender? Some people do better working with a trainer of the same sex; others
prefer the opposite sex.
Now to the most common personal training myths (largely generated
by media):
1. I need to be in shape before I contact a personal trainer – Absolutely
not! Personal Trainers are available for anyone needing specific guidance
or instruction on an exercise program.
2. Personal training is too expensive – Colonial actually has some of the
best rates in town for one hour or ½ hour sessions.
3. All trainers are in excellent shape and I’ll be embarrassed – Yes, most
trainers are in very good physical health because they have a passion
for what they do. A professional trainer would never make you feel
embarrassed about your level of fitness.
4. I must have a specific goal in mind before I contact a trainer – A good
trainer will be able to set you on the road to success if you do not have a
goal or can help you obtain the goals you may already be working on.
5. I’m too old or too young – A healthy, consistent fitness goal is something
people of any age should have, whether you’re a teenager wanting to
play sports or an older adult who just wants to stay fit and flexible. A
personal trainer will be able to help at you any age and any stage of
life.
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Academy Workshops
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April 19, 2011
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Brad Davis
Nursery News
Don’t forget to make your nursery
Congratulations to
reservations for your CLTA events
Maureen Wood, the
and tennis drills. The nursery staff
is also planning fun St. Patrick’s
fitness center’s 3,000th
Day activities that you won’t
visitor in the
want to miss. Call the nursery at
month of January!
817-927-4290 for details.
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Super Bowl Party 2011
Service Anniversaries
Venegas, Jose R
Hernandez, Maximino
Servin, Guzmaro
Guerrero, Zenaido
Resendiz, Aquiles
Wilson, Mishaux
Davis, Dontae
Diaz, Jason
Moore, Terry
Resendiz, Arturo
Perez, Arturo
Perez, Salvador
Lay, Joshua
Merino, Trinidad
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Monticello * 3/2 * $239,449
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JOAN TREW
2821 SOUTH HULEN
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76109
W-817.570.9403 * C-817.307.1586
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Dear fellow members:
The following letter comes to request your consideration to serve with me and other members as volunteers
for our PGA TOUR event. The announcement of our title sponsor’s (Crowne Plaza) extension through 2015
continues to gain momentum. We are constantly reminded that our prestigious PGA TOUR event is one of
the main reasons you joined this great club. Last year a number of new members stepped up to help on the
Tournament. Thank you for sharing your time and talents with your fellow members. For those of you still
thinking about it, please know it is not too late to get involved this year.
We recognize the demands on everyone’s time with career and family, but our Tournament Committee
welcomes the opportunity to add members to our incredible volunteer team.
What a tremendous opportunity this is for you to witness the amazing work and coordination that goes into
such a world-class event, and to increase your membership pride in the tournament even more. We will find an
opportunity that fits your schedule. If your goal is to ultimately become a Tournament Committee member, this
is the first step in that journey. If your goal is to simply enjoy camaraderie with fellow member volunteers while
contributing to the success of your club’s event, we welcome that, as well. 249
Our tournament is unique in that it is conducted by the host club and our members. This structure ensures we
have the most respected and dependable Tournament Committee on Tour. The PGA TOUR, its players, sponsors,
our community and fans recognize this commitment.
I would be happy to meet with interested CCC members, individually or in a group, in order to summarize
different volunteer opportunities and find the right fit for each individual. Please contact Tracy Childers at the
Tournament Office (817) 927-4277 to schedule a meeting. I look forward to hearing from many of you!
Sincerely,
Chuck Scherer
Tournament Chairman
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